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The Code of the Elves tells us that “The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear”, which means a sleigh full of holiday merriment is on its way as Theatre Aquarius presents Elf – The Musical!
Based on the beloved holiday film, Elf – The Musical is the story of Buddy, who is raised in Santa’s workshop, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Elf – The Musical is written by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, with Music by Matthew Sklar and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. The show is Directed and Choreographed by Michael Lichtefeld, with Music Direction by Steve Thomas. The Set and Costume Design is by Ivan Brozic, Lighting Design by Gail Ksionzyk and Sound Design by Anna-Maria Steger. The show stars Brent Thiessen and Buddy, Victor A. Young as Walter Hobbs and Robin Hutton as Emily Hobbs. Katie Kerr is Jovie and Brenden Forbes and Gabriel Mattka alternate the role of young Michael Hobbs. Also featured in the cast are Neil Barclay, Danielle Benton, Annie Chen, Vanesa Cobham, Ryan Gifford, Ray Hogg, Krista Leis, Jayne Lewis, Anthony MacPherson, Allioson McCaughey, Luke Opdahl, Reece Rowat, Ainsley Alyssa Roy, Adam Sergison and Joel Taylor. The Stage Manager is Catriona MacFarlane, with ASMs Kelly Boudreau and Jasmyne Leismer, and Apprentice Staci Hanley.
Elf – The Musical will run from Nov 28 – Dec 24, 2018, with performances Tuesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1pm. Some performances are already sold out. Opening Night is Nov 30 at 7:30pm. Tickets may be ordered online at www.theatreaquarius.org or by calling the box office at 905.522.7529 (toll free 1.800.465.7529), or in person at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William Street, Hamilton.
Theatre Aquarius is Hamilton’s regional professional theatre. We produce work of the highest quality, premiere new plays, develop the skills of professional artists, invest in youth and families and contribute to the quality of life in this region. We house two performing spaces and offer 9 plays every season. Theatre Aquarius acknowledges the support of the Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts, The City of Hamilton, the Incite Foundation for the Arts, The Hamilton Future Fund, The Hamilton Community Foundation and Ron and Donna Patterson (46th Season Sponsors).
2018-11-14
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius presents "Elf The Musical" November 28 to December 24, 2018